Rodney Varner , CEO of Genprex, Inc. today commended The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) initiative that aims to expedite the development of gene therapies for patients with rare diseases.
| Genprex is advancing its novel gene therapies for large patient populations with cancer and diabetes who currently have limited treatment options AUSTIN, Texas, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rodney Varner, CEO of Genprex, Inc. (“Genprex” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today commended The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) initiative that aims to expedite the development of gene therapies for patients with rare diseases. As such, the FDA announced that it will support using biomarkers as substitutes for other biological indicators in gene therapy clinical trials, accelerating the approval process for companies.
“The FDA’s efforts to streamline the regulatory process will help bring much needed therapies to patients more efficiently,” commented Rodney Varner, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Genprex. “This is a positive development for Genprex as we continue to advance our pipeline of gene therapies for patients with limited treatment options. This decision by the FDA also underscores the potential role of gene therapy to provide long-lasting and even curative treatments for diseases that are currently difficult to manage or are untreatable.” About Genprex, Inc. For more information, please visit the Company’s web site at www.genprex.com or follow Genprex on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements Because forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the timing and success of Genprex’s clinical trials and regulatory approvals, including the extent and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the effect of Genprex’s product candidates, alone and in combination with other therapies, on cancer and diabetes; Genprex’s future growth and financial status; Genprex’s commercial and strategic partnerships, including those with its third party manufacturers and their ability to successfully perform and scale up the manufacture of its product candidates; and Genprex’s intellectual property and licenses. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future events and Genprex cannot assure you that the events or circumstances discussed or reflected in these statements will be achieved or will occur. If such forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. You should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by Genprex or any other person that Genprex will achieve its objectives and plans in any specified timeframe, or at all. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Genprex disclaims any obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Genprex, Inc. GNPX Investor Relations GNPX Media Contact
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